The Engineering Experience

           Purdue University has transitioned to remote instruction remarkably well considering the circumstances. Professors worked tirelessly over spring break to make the transition seamless for when students returned to class. Though we don’t know yet what the fall semester is going to look like, we thought you might be interested in students’ perspectives of Purdue’s remote instruction environment.  We reached out to current students to get their thoughts on how the transition has been for them, from an academic and a social perspective. Read on to hear their thoughts! How have your classes been structured since Purdue made the switch to remote learning? “My classes now have recorded lectures, mostly pre recorded so we can watch at the time that is best for us. Homework assignments have continued like normal and one group assignment I had was condensed in its complexity to compensate for the inability to meet in person to finish it.”  ~ Marisa Hughes, BME ‘20 “My cl

         While decision day for many colleges (including Purdue) has been pushed back to June 1 st , the difficulty of the decision and anticipatory emotions that come with this day remain the same. You may be feeling excitement or nervousness, fear or hope, but no matter how you are feeling, we are here to quench some of your fears or lift up your joys even higher.          Personally, I was very conflicted with my college decision. I took a long time to decide and weighed as many factors as I could through the use of pros and cons lists. When I first applied to college, I was looking for those that offered Chemical Engineering, since I intended to make that my major. However, through speaking to many other engineering students at various universities, I learned that people often change their mind. I therefore narrowed my choices to the colleges that offered a wide variety of engineering degrees and allowed the students to gain exposure to all of the degrees before they had

Purdue University’s Women in Engineering Program provides many opportunities for current students to connect with their peers, develop their leadership skills, and reach their full potential. We asked current students why they love Purdue’s Women in Engineering Program, and we hope their answers resonate with some of you! “I think that the Women in Engineering Program is such a great resource! I remember getting my postcard from WIEP when I was admitted and how special it made me feel! I knew I wanted to go to Purdue, and when I got there I would be able to join a wonderful program that has allowed me to connect with other women engineers here as well as share my love for engineering and Purdue with other current and prospective students.” - Stella Erickson, So. BME “I love WIEP because it has introduced me to so many amazing women that have not only motivated me to strive for excellence but have also acted as mentors during my college career. I love WIEP's network

Purdue University is a big, diverse community. The best way for us to be comfortable and succeed in such an academic environment is to be comfortable with our identities and find a community which understands us. Purdue helps us accomplish that through the many organizations and clubs it offers like WIEP for women in engineering. Another notable organization is the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), a wonderful program provided by the Minority Engineering Program at Purdue. So, we interviewed Christina Core, a Women of Color in engineering and the current Vice President of NSBE to find out more about the organization.  What is your year, major and hometown? I am a junior in Chemical Engineering with an expected graduation date of May 2021. I am from Hudson, OH which is in the suburbs between Cleveland and Akron. What are your career aspirations? I am really passionate about R&D and being on the product development side of a business. So, after

Many of you are currently trying to discern if Purdue is the right place for you to spend the next four years. We asked current students why they chose Purdue when they were high school seniors, and we hope their answers may resonate with some of you as you make your decision! "I chose Purdue because of its amazing reputation as an Engineering school and the numerous opportunities available for students both in and out of the classroom! The friendly community, the amazing faculty, and great school spirit are only a few of the things that stood out to me. I also came to Purdue because of its amazing Women In Engineering Program, which has introduced me to exceptional women who inspire and motivate me to achieve great things!" -Radhika Kulkarni, FYE "I chose Purdue because of the industry-relevant coursework and study abroad options. Having only been at Purdue for two years, I've already studied abroad once, taken classes in two languages, and landed an inte

Visiting friends from co-op for Val’s sorority formal in Toledo Q: What was your experience coming back to Purdue after a semester of co-op? I finished my co-op the same week that many other Purdue students were finishing their final exams and getting ready for winter break. Like many of my friends, once I completed the last of my work for this rotation with GE Appliances, I headed home for winter break. I was excited to see my family as well as recharge and prepare for the upcoming semester back at Purdue. I was unsure of what to expect coming back after being gone for four months. I didn’t know if the relationships that I had built in my freshman year would be the same when I came back. As the semester progressed, I found that my relationships with friends had changed, but for the better. Being apart from my friends made me realize how much I cherished them and resulted in us having a greater appreciation for our time together. Additionally, some of the friends I had made

Now more than ever before, the college decision process can bring up some key concerns. I’ve compiled a list of some of the concerns that my fellow women in engineering had about Purdue before coming here. More importantly, however, there are some concerns that can be addressed in order to avoid an issue.  Even more aspects of the college experience that prospective students worry about are found to be benefits once they are on campus. 1.        Concern: Purdue has so many students, and I don’t want to feel like I’m just a number. Truth: Purdue creates communities to make it feel like a smaller school.               By joining student organizations , living learning communities , intramurals, or other involvements, it’s easy to find a group of people to connect with.  When it comes to classes, those with big lectures tend to also have a smaller recitation as an opportunity to more easily ask questions in a room of about 25 people instead of 200.  Professors are approachable